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đA MERRY VINNIES CHRISTMASđ was established through the Vinnies Wellington commitment towards providing a more dignified and equitable service, by honouring a personâs autonomy over what they receive from us.
The Vinnies Welfare & Service hub transforms into a festive toy shop over December. Unwrapped, donated gifts for children aged 0 â 16 years, are displayed for whÄnau to come and choose from.
đ DONATE A GIFT
Throughout the month of November and December, we will be collecting gifts for the Merry Vinnies Toy Shop.
To make sure we can meet the need from our community, we are calling on families, corporate teams, businesses, clubs and individuals to donate gifts.
đ GIFT CRITERIA:
- For ages 0 - 16 years
- Unwrapped
- New condition
Please drop off gifts to the Vinnies Newtown Hub or a Vinnies op shop by 27 November (weâll still be accepting donations throughout December).
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? â
Wellingtonâs identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. Weâve seen the headlines about recent closures, and itâs a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets âïž
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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44.7% I avoid spending money on coffee
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46.6% I still indulge at my local cafe
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8.7% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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